Welcome to Ash Base

Year 4

The School Day:

8:30am	Ash Base doors open and learning begins
10:40 - 10:55am	KS2 Breaktime
12:00 - 12:55pm	Lunch
1:10 - 1:30pm	Worship
3:05pm	School day ends for Ash

All children are expected to arrive in class by 8.45am at the latest. At this point the classroom doors will close, the registers will be taken and the main school gates will be locked. 

Children attend a total of 32.5 hours a week in school.

Ash Base team:

The teachers in Ash Base are Mrs Doe and Mr Clark. We also have a dedicated and wonderful team of teaching assistants to help support and develop our learning. 

Ash Base topics:

Autumn 1 and 2 – Roman Britain (Roman invasion and Boudicca’s revolt)
Spring 1 and 2 – Habitats (Biomes)
Summer 1 and 2 - Ancient Egyptians

Information about Ash Base:

In Year 4, our children are encouraged to show independence, curiosity and academic confidence. This serves as a key bridge between Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6).

The learning journey in Year 4 covers amongst others: developing mature writing through varied vocabulary and sentence structures (English), Mastering 4-digit numbers, formal multiplication/division methodology (Maths), studying the primary states of matter, electricity, sound and food chains (Science), the legacy of the Roman Empire, the importance of the River Nile for the Egyptians (History) and the water cycle (Geography).

A key milestone in Year 4 is the mandatory Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) in June.

Key events include our Roman Day where children have the opportunity to dress as a senator, a Roman soldier, a Celtic warrior or even Boudicca or Julius Caesar, and then re-enact the Roman invasion
of Britain.

Classroom culture is built upon the school’s core values of Respectful Relationships, Readiness and Engagement.